Alexander Okinaka
About Alexander Okinaka
Alexander Okinaka is an Investment Banking Associate currently employed at Clear Street in New York. He has a background in economics and psychology from Williams College and has held various roles in investment banking and finance across several prominent firms.
Current Role at Clear Street
Alexander Okinaka currently serves as an Investment Banking Associate at Clear Street, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in New York, New York, and has been in this role for 11 months. His responsibilities include supporting investment banking operations and contributing to various financial projects.
Previous Experience at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank
Prior to his current role, Okinaka worked at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank as an Investment Banking Associate for 7 months in 2023. He also held the position of Investment Banking Analyst at the same institution from 2021 to 2023 for a duration of 2 years. His tenure at Barclays involved engagement in investment banking activities and financial analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Okinaka studied at Williams College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Psychology from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles and psychological insights, which are applicable in his professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Before his current position, Okinaka gained valuable experience through various internships and roles. He was a Summer Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2019 for 2 months and worked as a Finance and Accounting Intern at Santander Bank, N.A. in 2018 for 2 months. He also held positions as a Fixed Income Analyst at J.P. Morgan from 2020 to 2021 and as a Strategist at Alhambra Consulting Group from 2017 to 2020.
Writing and Leadership Experience
During his time at Williams College, Okinaka was a Sports Writer, contributing to the college's publications from 2017 to 2020 for 3 years. Additionally, he served as a Collegian at Regis Jesuit High School in 2017 for 2 months, where he likely engaged in leadership and community activities.